How Hybrid Tactics Targeted NATO Allies in 2024: Drones, Exploding Parcels, Sabotage

Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?

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Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights

It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.

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Departing Air Force Secretary Will Leave Space Weaponry as a Legacy

Frank Kendall, who grew up on an apple farm and then rose to the pinnacle of the U.S. military, has preached the need for better preparation for the next big fight.

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Perry Dahl, Who Downed Nine Planes During World War II, Dies at 101

His courage in battle brought him the Congressional Gold Medal, the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Merit.

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Air Force Academy Sued Over Race-Based Admissions Policy

The lawsuit was the latest in a series by a prominent anti-affirmative action group that is seeking to overturn the use of racial preferences in the nation’s military academies.

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Air Force Not Ready to Stop Buying Human-Piloted Jets

Elon Musk has mocked the Air Force for continuing to purchase expensive traditional fighter jets instead of drones. But military officials say human pilots are still needed.

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